Woman found dead on private property in Wilkes County
The woman has been identified after her body was found in the Fishing Creek Community of Wilkes County. Author: Megan Allman (WFMY News 2 Digital) Published: 1:13 PM EST December 28, 2020 Updated: 1:13 PM EST December 28, 2020
WILKES COUNTY, N.C. A search party found a woman s body on private property in the Fishing Creek Community of Wilkes County on Monday, according to the Wilkes County Sheriff s Office.
Investigators said the body was taken to a forensic pathologist for an autopsy. The autopsy identified the woman as Laura Cole, 36, of North Wilkesboro.
Detectives do not suspect foul play in Cole s death but said this is an active investigation at this time.